oldracr

Has anyone got any experience installing the L tuned springs and shocks at home?

It seems that most of the folks on this board have a dealer
do it. I would rather do it myself, but was curious if anyone had experince with the install and could offer any pointers. I assume its no worse than a typical spring/shock/strut install on any other car.

Thanks
Chris T.

mooretorque

That's a mighty nice garage you've got there!!!!

And yeah, its just a routine spring/shock deal. If you've got a spring compressor and the time, you're home free. It is recommended that you retain the stock bump stops rather than replacing them with those that come with the L-Tuned parts; there have been some noise issues with the L-Tuned stops that were resolved by returning to the stock stops.

You will, of course, need 4 wheel alignment when done.

As far as tips, I'm one of those who just wrote the check to the dealer but there are several who've DIY'd and will likely follow this post soon.


Welcome, also!!

oldracr

Thanks mooretorque. The garage is a 3 car, but my wife wanted a 2 car door on it so she wouldn't hit the posts betwent the doors. Ergo the tightly packed bunch.

I almost never put three cars in it - only when we have the threat of serious storms or hail...I thought it made a nice pic tho...

Also - thanks for the heads up on the install - I will probably do it myself unless the local Lexus guy makes me an offer I cant refuse.

Chris T.

Shinchan

The whole point of sticking with L-Tuned is that people worry about void the warranty... If you want the warranty, a lexus dealer need to install them.. otherwise... you paid a high price for Eibach Pro Spring with KYB shock.. branded under L-Tuned.

I think Jbbnet install the stuff at home. Check this link

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=49278

oldracr

hmmmm...good point.

I get an employee price of about $380.00 for the L-tuned springs and shocks, so the price is probably competitive (I assume).

Thanks for the input.

Ag02M5

I did it at home by MYSELF!

PITA but I had a good time doing it.

I thought about taking pics...might do a DIY when I put the Teins in.

Here are some of the things I did...

Front:

Disconnect sway bar
Disconnect ball joint on top a-arm
Compress the sheat out of the stock springs while load of car was already compressing them

Rear:
Disconnected lower arm by removing large gold bolt in lower arm
Disconnected sway bar and auto-level or HID

Let me know if you have any ????s

Good luck.

Ryan

mooretorque

oldracr, that's an excellent price for those springs and shocks!! And install at a Lex dealer is, indeed, warrantied. But it is more fun and satisfying to DIY. I just ain't got time these days.......

Mr GS400

I also did my L-Tuned Coils/Shock at home. I'd rather 'DIY' than pay someone else (I've heard some real horror stories about both Lexus and Independent service shops) and not be satisfied with the results. Check out the thread concerning some shop not connecting the ABS sensor after installing springs/coils. It's not a technically difficult job but it does take a bit of time/energy to compress the springs. I like the satisfaction, knowledge that it's done right and the learning process with respect to DIY projects.

I really wouldn't be too concerned over the warranty matter. It's not a high warranty risk item your installing. If you do any motor and/or electrical modifications then I would consider the warranty aspects.

If you're an average 'wrench guy' you should have no problems. I did however recruit a buddy to help. I didn't have my air compressor and tools at the time I did the job. I compressed the coils the 'old fashioned' way . . . with a 1/2" rachet wrench. Great exercise but in hind sight air tools are the only way.

Good luck!

ps. Don't forget to get a (4) wheel alignment afterwards.

oldracr

Thanks for the input Mr GS. I have been wrenching on cars for 25 years, so it sounds like it should be no sweat!

The folks that have responded have given me the confirmation I was looking for, essentially, you can do it with hand tools in your garage. Air tools are always nice, but I have done many a strut without them. It just takes longer...

Thanks again
Chris T.